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Karnataka liquor taxation: Distillers to meet CM, seek review of new alcobev tax structure

Alcoholic beverage manufacturers in Bengaluru are seeking a review of proposed excise duty rules, fearing a European model's negative impact. The state government plans to introduce an alcohol-in-beverage (AIB) based excise duty structure, reducing pricing slabs. Distillers are concerned about duty hikes in lower slabs and hope for moderation.

The Economic Times 20 Apr 2026 8:53 pm

Now, a section of Muslims leadership defends Congress action against two MLCs in Karnataka

The anti-party activities have caused confusion and resulted in division of votes, helping smaller parties and independent candidates

The Hindu 20 Apr 2026 8:25 pm

With no official order on RTE quota for Class 9 and 10 SC/ST students in Karnataka, private schools demand hefty fees

The State government has announced in the 2026-27 budget that it will allow SC/ST students to get free education in the same school for classes 9 and 10 under the RTE Act.

The Hindu 20 Apr 2026 6:15 pm

With no official order on free education for Class 9 and 10 SC/ST students in Karnataka, private schools demand hefty fees

The State government has announced in the 2026-27 budget that it will allow SC/ST students to get free education in the same school for classes 9 and 10 under the RTE Act.

The Hindu 20 Apr 2026 5:56 pm

Mission Khapli helps farmers get better prices for Emmer wheat favoured by health conscious customers

Farmers band together to seek better price for Emmer wheat, which was grown as a subsistence crop by farmers on both banks of the Krishna river in Karnataka and Maharashtra

The Hindu 20 Apr 2026 3:59 pm

Man, nephew drown in tank near Gandasi in Hassan

The nephew, a resident of Hassan, was visiting his uncles place for the summer holidays

The Hindu 20 Apr 2026 3:26 pm

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah questions BJP for failure to operationalise womens reservation though Bill was passed in 2023

AccusingNarendra Modi and the BJP of being against social justice, Siddaramaiah said the saffron party could have brought in reservation for women during the last 12 years of its rule at the Centre had the party been genuinely in favour of quota for women

The Hindu 20 Apr 2026 3:10 pm

ED raids Karnataka Cong MLAs sons, grandson of K Rahman Khan in PMLA case

Bengaluru: The Enforcement Directorate on Monday, April 20 raided the sons of Karnataka Congress MLA N A Haris, grandson of ex-Union cabinet minister K Rahman Khan and some others in a crypto currency-linked money laundering case, officials said. More than a dozen premises in the city have been covered as part of the action executed Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 20 Apr 2026 3:08 pm

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah shares PM Narendra Modis confidential exchange at HAL airport in Bengaluru

When reporters in Mysuru asked Mr Siddaramaiah about his confidential exchange with the Prime Minister, he revealed that Mr. Modi asked him what was his stand on womens reservation

The Hindu 20 Apr 2026 2:07 pm

Women's Reservation Bill: Karnataka CM accuses PM Modi of adopting 'double standard'

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of hypocrisy regarding women's reservation. He stated the Centre delayed implementation despite opportunities. Siddaramaiah highlighted the Congress party's historical support for women's reservation, citing past amendments. He questioned the timing and linkage with delimitation, suggesting it disadvantages southern states.

The Economic Times 20 Apr 2026 1:41 pm

Basaveshwaras thoughts offer an ethical path to an equal society: Shankar Devanoor

Progressive thinker Shankar Devanoor described Basaveshwara not merely as a social reformer but as a civilisational thinker whose ideas transcend geography, religion and time

The Hindu 20 Apr 2026 1:04 pm

Major ED Raids in Bengaluru Target Cyber Crime and Money Laundering Network

Bengaluru, April 20: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched extensive operations on Monday in Bengaluru, targeting a significant case related to money laundering and cyber crime. This action is being conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) of 2002. The EDs team simultaneously raided approximately 12 locations across Karnataka. The investigation is reportedly linked ... Read more Major ED Raids in Bengaluru Target Cyber Crime and Money Laundering Network

Morningstar 20 Apr 2026 1:04 pm

Congress and allies committed injustice to women by opposing reservation for women, alleges Shivamogga MP

The MP noted that the women of the country would not forget the injustice committed by the opposition parties and would teach them a lesson in the coming days

The Hindu 20 Apr 2026 12:39 pm

ED raids sons of Karnataka MLA NA Haris in crypto money laundering case

The searches include premises linked to Karnataka MLA N A Haris sons, who are alleged to be beneficiaries of the proceeds of crime.

The Hindu Businessline 20 Apr 2026 11:59 am

ED searches premises linked to Karnataka Congress MLAs sons in crypto probe

Enforcement Directorate conducted raids across Bengaluru on Monday. The searches targeted the premises of Mohammed Haris Nalapad and Omar Farook Nalapad, sons of Congress MLA N A Haris. The investigation is linked to a cryptocurrency money laundering case. This case stems from a 2017 hacking incident involving the alleged theft of bitcoins.

The Economic Times 20 Apr 2026 11:21 am

Karnataka to convene special cabinet meeting on April 24 to discuss Scheduled Castes internal reservation

Bengaluru's Karnataka government will convene a special cabinet meeting on April 24. The meeting will focus on internal reservation for Scheduled Castes. This discussion is crucial for filling 65,000 vacant government posts. The state aims to expedite recruitment due to growing unrest among unemployed youth.

The Economic Times 20 Apr 2026 11:10 am

Karnataka calls for a special cabinet meeting on April 24 to discuss SC internal reservation

Sources added that there are over 2.5 lakh vacancies in the state and without finalising the internal reservation, the posts cannot be filled

The Hindu Businessline 20 Apr 2026 10:59 am

Five children rescued from bakery in Belagavi

Officials took them to the district hospital to determine their age

The Hindu 20 Apr 2026 10:48 am

Miscreants vandalise Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Karnataka's Haveri

Miscreants vandalised a Mahatma Gandhi statue in Haveri city. Police are investigating the incident and examining CCTV footage. Locals expressed anger and demanded swift action. In a separate incident, a B R Ambedkar statue was vandalised in Srinagar, Uttarakhand earlier this year. The Bhim Army lodged a complaint, and police cleaned the statue.

The Times of India 20 Apr 2026 10:17 am

MumbaiBengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper gets green signal; what travellers can expect now

Indian Railways has approved a new Vande Bharat Sleeper train connecting Mumbai and Bengaluru, aiming to significantly reduce travel time to an estimated 15-17 hours. This premium service, featuring 16 modern sleeper coaches and a capacity of 823 passengers, will operate via the Kalyana Karnataka region, enhancing overnight travel comfort and offering a competitive alternative to flights.

The Times of India 20 Apr 2026 10:01 am

Woman complains that in-laws killed her daughter in Belagavi district

The deceased had come back to her maternal home, and complained of cruel treatment by her husband and in-laws.

The Hindu 20 Apr 2026 9:49 am

Women's Reservation | No changes were proposed to Delimitation Commission Act: Centre

Central government Sunday reiterated that no changes were proposed to the Delimitation Commission Act in the Bills, introduced by it in the Lok Sabha on April 16, 2026 to ensure 33 percent women reservation in 2029. Responding to frequently asked queries about three bills to allay all apprehensions in the minds of public, it stated, On April 16, 2026, the central government introduced three key bills in the Lok Sabha i.e., The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026; The Delimitation Bill, 2026 and The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026. To explain the rationale why those three Bills were brought at this point in time, it, while referring to (Women Reservation Act 2023), stated, The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam provides that reservation for women will be implemented based on delimitation after the Census conducted post-2026. If the government had waited for the Census and subsequent delimitation, women would not have been able to benefit from 33 percent reservation even in the 2029 general elections as the census and subsequent delimitation period take time. Therefore, to ensure timely benefits to half the population, it was considered necessary to delink implementation of the Act from this condition. Spelling out the benefits if these Bills had been passed, it asserted that if passed and approved, these Bills would have enabled women to receive 33 percent reservation in the Lok Sabha as early as the 2029 general elections. Clarifying why the delimitation was linked with the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam and why there was a proposal to increase seats, the central government delineated that it was imperative to provide reservation. Delimitation means finalising the boundary of a constituency. It is essential for implementing womens reservation. The limit on seats in Lok Sabha was set at 550 in 1976. In 1971, the population of India was 54 Cr. Today it is 140 Cr. Therefore, it is important to increase seats to 850 in Lok Sabha. This would enable fair representation of people in the Parliament. It rejected the contentions (forwarded by the opposition) that there was any attempt to modify the Delimitation Commission Act for political advantage or it would have affected ongoing state elections. No changes were proposed to the Delimitation Commission Act. The existing legal framework remains intact and any recommendations of the Commission would require parliamentary approval and Presidential assent. Ongoing elections, including those in states like Tamil Nadu or West Bengal, would not be affected, as elections up to 2029 will be conducted under the current system, the Centre has reiterated. Elucidating the rationale behind increasing Lok Sabha seats to 850, it pointed out that the proposal was based on a proportional expansion approach. A uniform 50 percent increase in seats would maintain the proportion for all states and UTs. Applying this principle to the current 543 seats would lead to approximately 815 seats. Therefore, the upper limit on seats was increased from the current cap of 550 seats in Lok Sabha to 850 seats, it said. The government also rejected the apprehensions that the new delimitation proposal would have adversely affected southern or smaller states. All states would see a uniform 50 percent increase in seats. Southern states would not face any reduction in representation; rather, their overall share would remain stable. For example, Tamil Nadus seats would increase proportionally, ensuring no disadvantage. As the table below shows, the southern states currently have 23.76 percent seats in Lok Sabha. This would have become 23.87 percent after passage of the Bills, it clarified. It asserted that in case of 50 percent increase model, the revised status (in percentage) of Karnataka would have been 5.14 percent against existing 5.15 percent; in Andhra Pradesh, it would have been 4.65 percent instead of existing 4.60 percent; in Telangana, it would have been 3.18 percent against present status of 3.13 percent; in Tamil Nadu, it would have been 7.23 percent against current status of 7.18 percent and in case of Keralam, it would have been 3.67 percent against existing status of 3.68 percent. It also stated that contrary to the propaganda, the states that controlled population growth would not face any disadvantage. As the increase in seats was proposed uniformly across states, their proportional representation would remain unchanged or slightly improve, it was stated. With regard to questions about the Bills affecting the representation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, the central government clarified, The process of delimitation ensures proportional reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. With an expanded House, the number of reserved seats would increase significantly, thereby strengthening their representation. It also rejected the contention that the Constitutional Amendment Bill introduced was aimed at delaying caste census. The Government has already started a time-bound programme for caste census. The process includes detailed enumeration, and caste-related data will be recorded during the population count phase, it clarified. Regarding questions why there was no separate quota for Muslim women within the reservation framework, it reiterated, The Constitution of India does not provide for reservation based on religion. Reservation policies are based on social and economic backwardness, as laid out in the Constitution. The central government pointed out that the womens reservation was not implemented in the 2024 general elections itself as implementing reservation required delimitation of seats. Delimitation is an extensive consultative process. It takes about two years to complete delimitation. Therefore, these Bills (including Delimitation Bill) were brought in the Parliament for implementing womens reservation. However, the Womens Reservation Bill was introduced and passed in 2023 to establish the legal and constitutional framework for womens reservation. Its unanimous passage reflected broad political support at the time, enabling the enactment of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, it stated. With regard to the requirement of separate Union Territories Bill, it was pointed out that the Legislative Assemblies in Union Territories such as Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi and Puducherry are governed by separate legal provisions. Therefore, specific amendments were required to implement womens reservation in these regions, necessitating a separate Bill, it was stated.

Greater Kashmir 20 Apr 2026 6:59 am

8th Youth National Boxing Championships Ambekar, Joyshree clinch gold as Radhamani settles for silver Lanchalu Gangmei, N Prabin bag bronze medals

Manipur capped off the 8th Youth U 19 Men and Women National Boxing Championships held since April 13 at Assam Don Bosco University with 5 medals including 2 gold Lairenlakpam Ambekar secured the men's 50 kg category gold medal today via a 5 0 unanimous decision against Uttarakhand's Priyanshu Varma in a one sided final bout Ambekar, a student of NSA, Imphal is a promising State boxer who also made his mark at an International event by securing a silver medal at the recently concluded World Boxing Futures Cup in Thailand Chirom Joyshree meanwhile sealed the women's 54 kg category title by handing her Haryana rival Jannat an RSC defeat in the third round Joyshree is another silver medallist at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 Radhamani Longjam however settled for a silver medal as she went down 2 3 via split decision to SSCB's Prachi today in the women's 57 kg category final bout Radhamani trains at Sarita Regional Boxing Academy and was a bronze medallist at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 Manipur's Lanchalu Gangmei and Naorem Pravin on the other hand bagged bronze medals at the age group competition Lanchalu, competing in the women's 48 kg category, suffered a 0 5 semi final loss to MP Sambrama of Karnataka yesterday to content with the bronze medal Sambrama went on to win the gold medal of the category by defeating Gunjan of Haryana in the final Prabin, who trains at PKBA, also suffered a similar semi final defeat to SSCB's Prashant to win a bronze medal in the men's 70 kg category competition yesterday The State team were led by L Chitaranjan, Y Rishikanta, Y Priyo and Dr M Kalpakiran as managers and coaches while L Sarita Devi acted as overall caretaker, said the Manipur Amateur Boxing Association MABA in a congratulatory press release issued today Further, Ph Dhanajit and L Premanand attended the event as National Technical officials and Bidyanand Salam Star One R J officiated in the championship, it said MABA while extending its heartfelt congratulations to all the medallists and participants who brought great honour and pride to the State through their outstanding achievement and performance also wished continued success in their future endeavours Source The Sangai Express

E-Pao 20 Apr 2026 6:36 am

Gold Rate Today in Gadag 20th April 2026 : 22 & 24 Carat, Gold Price in Gadag - Business Today

Gold Rate Today in Gadag 20th April 2026 : 22 & 24 Carat, Gold Price in Gadag Business Today

Google News 20 Apr 2026 6:21 am

India: Karnataka Introduces Stricter Trekking Rules to Enhance Safety Amid Growing Concerns - Travel And Tour World

India: Karnataka Introduces Stricter Trekking Rules to Enhance Safety Amid Growing Concerns Travel And Tour World

Google News 20 Apr 2026 6:14 am

Karnataka: Three of family among four killed in serial accident near Hosapete - Deccan Herald

Karnataka: Three of family among four killed in serial accident near Hosapete Deccan Herald

Google News 20 Apr 2026 4:30 am

Women reservation bill: Shivakumar calls defeat win for INDIA bloc - Deccan Herald

Women reservation bill: Shivakumar calls defeat win for INDIA bloc Deccan Herald

Google News 20 Apr 2026 4:29 am

Seven injured in firecracker display incident at Puttur fair - Udayavani

Seven injured in firecracker display incident at Puttur fair Udayavani

Google News 20 Apr 2026 3:11 am

Southern States combined representation will increase from 23.76% to 23.90% in LS after delimitation, says Anurag Thakur

Mr. Thakur condemned the Congress, TMC, DMK, and the Samajwadi Party for blocking the passage of the Constitution Amendment Bill

The Hindu 20 Apr 2026 3:00 am

Man dies inside parked car after party in Bengaluru

The Times of India 20 Apr 2026 2:42 am

Police Arrest 32 Bank Officials For Multistate Cybercrime Racket

The city cybercrime police arrested 52 people, including 32 bank officials, for allegedly facilitating a pan-India cyber fraud network through mule accounts to siphon off victims money across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.

Deccan Chronicle 20 Apr 2026 2:17 am

Dharmasthala: Two men held for sexual assault of minor girl - Press Trust of India

Dharmasthala: Two men held for sexual assault of minor girl Press Trust of India

Google News 20 Apr 2026 12:04 am

Bengaluru, youre too hot to handle

With IMD forecasts indicating temperatures could touch 38C in the coming days, Bengalurus famed perfect weather is feeling the strain this summer.

The Times of India 20 Apr 2026 12:00 am

Mahamastakabhisheka to be held in Karkala from Feb 18 - The Times of India

Mahamastakabhisheka to be held in Karkala from Feb 18 The Times of India

Google News 19 Apr 2026 11:51 pm

20 yrs on, film Guru blamed for train skipping Bhanapur

The Times of India 19 Apr 2026 11:31 pm

CM calls for faith in god and harmony over superstition

The Times of India 19 Apr 2026 11:31 pm

Pyaas Foundation launches lake rejuvenation project in Sulga

The Times of India 19 Apr 2026 11:26 pm

Over 2,000 bikers join Basava Jayanti rally

The Times of India 19 Apr 2026 11:26 pm

Man carries his grandmother, 90, atop Anjanadri Hill

The Times of India 19 Apr 2026 11:16 pm

Stray dog numbers keep Mysuru civic body on its toes - The Times of India

Stray dog numbers keep Mysuru civic body on its toes The Times of India

Google News 19 Apr 2026 11:11 pm

Eight booked for illegal laterite mining in Belagavi taluk

The Times of India 19 Apr 2026 10:46 pm

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on backfoot over Muslim anger; loyalist ousters ahead of bypoll results

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faces internal challenges. Discontent brews within the Muslim community. Leaders close to him are being sidelined. This fuels speculation of political shifts after May 4 bypoll results. Davanagere South is a key area of concern. The Congress faces backlash over candidate selection. Potential realignments are being discussed.

The Economic Times 19 Apr 2026 10:34 pm

Khandre unveils vision to transform Anubhava Mantapa into a global centre of excellence

Kalaburagi witnesses massive turnout after ninth Peethadhipathi of Sharanabasaveshwara Samsthan Doddappa Appa inaugurates Basava Jayanti by unfurling the Shatsthala flag

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 9:50 pm

Temperature breaches 40C in five districts

IMD data shows four north interior Karnataka districts and one in the south registering temperatures well above normal, with departures of up to 3C on Sunday

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 8:27 pm

Dont limit Basava Jayanti celebrations to Lingayat community alone, says MLC

Utsav Samiti should broaden representation by including leaders from diverse communities reflecting the philosophy of the social reformer

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 8:23 pm

Trained Belgian Malinois Dog Makes History in Elephant Capture Operation in Hassan

Issa aids Karnataka Forest Departments pioneering Elephant Anti-Depredation Dog Squad, offering a precise and reliable alternative to drones in tracking wild elephants

Deccan Chronicle 19 Apr 2026 8:15 pm

Karnataka: State policy & planning panel member moots performance driven governance policy

Karnataka is set to embrace a new era of governance. The State Policy and Planning Commission has presented a draft bill for performance-driven governance to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. This initiative aims to boost service delivery and accountability. Key reforms include performance contracts, an independent authority, and citizen feedback integration.

The Economic Times 19 Apr 2026 7:15 pm

Ministers come to Chief Ministers defence

Former Minister K.N. Rajanna had indicated that the Chief Minister had become helpless on the Muslim leadership issue

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 7:08 pm

CM to open AHINDA meet in Hubballi

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 6:50 pm

Vice-President to attend Central University convocation on Wednesday

C.P. Radhakrishnan who is the chief guest will deliver the convocation address

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 6:46 pm

Man killed in Belagavi

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 6:20 pm

Constitution Amendment Bill moved in haste, without consultation: D.K. Shivakumar

He terms the defeat of the Bill in the Parliament as a humiliation to the BJP-led NDA government and a victory to the Congress-led INDIA bloc

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 6:18 pm

Sankara Jayanti tomorrow

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 6:14 pm

Third language row: Demand for clarification from Karnataka Education Department

Lack of clarity during the ongoing academic years examination period has pushed lakhs of students into mental stress and uncertainty, educationist Shabbir Mustafa said

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 4:58 pm

PM Modi playing politics in the name of womens reservation: CM Siddaramaiah

He said that the delimitation exercise being introduced by the Centre, in its present form, would be extremely unfair to southern States

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 4:38 pm

Four feared dead in major chain accident on NH-50 in Karnatakas Vijayanagara district

Preliminary reports indicate that a garlic-laden lorry from Haryana, allegedly driven in a rash and negligent manner, first struck two motorcycles about three kilometres before the main accident site

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 1:13 pm

'Not Hitler rule': DK Shivakumar slams Centre over handling of womens reservation bill

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar criticizes the Centre's approach to the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill. He states the opposition was not consulted. Shivakumar argues for wider consultation in democratic processes. He claims the bill's introduction during elections and potential redrawing of constituencies is unacceptable. The INDIA bloc has shown unity in opposing the move.

The Times of India 19 Apr 2026 1:13 pm

Chamarajanagar Deputy Commissioner says no blazers, ties, or heavy uniforms for students amid heatwave

As the Chamarajanagar district recorded a maximum temperature of 38.8 degrees, all educational institutions were instructed to make adequate provisions for clean drinking water in all rooms

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 12:34 pm

On Camera, Truck Causes Chain Collision In Karnataka, 4 Dead

The accident led to heavy traffic congestion on the highway, with vehicles stuck for nearly three kilometres on both sides of the road.

NDTV 19 Apr 2026 12:30 pm